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Kevin Smith Obituary
Kevin Truman Smith, 65, of Eufaula, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026. Kevin was born on May 12, 1960, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the son of Lawrence Dale and Wanda Jean Smith. He grew up in Siloam Springs, Arkansas and attended Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi. Kevin had a strong faith in the Lord. He attended church regularly until his health began to fail. He loved Jesus. He and his brother Jeff made statements of faith and were baptized together as kids. Kevin loved the Arkansas Razorbacks! He was deeply interested in college sports. Kevin was a certified baseball umpire and high school football referee. He had a passion for calling games when his health was better. He loved the kids. Just prior to his retirement, Kevin started his own business as a home inspector.
He is survived by two brothers, Kirk Smith of Proctor, OK and Jeff Smith of Franklin, WV.
He is preceded in death by his parents Dale and Wanda Smith, of Siloam Springs, AR, and one brother, Lawrence Dale Smith Jr of Midway, TX.
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